This is only relevant to you if you use funding from re:cap.
Step-by-step: here's how it's done
1. Click on Data and then on Business plan via the menu on the left.
2. Click on the Add new file button.
3. Upload your file and then confirm. Take note that it might take some time for the plan to be fully uploaded to the platform.
What a business plan should include
A comprehensive business plan is essential for securing funding and managing your company's financial future. Here's exactly what you need to prepare.
Format and timeline requirements
Your business plan must be structured as a monthly Excel file covering at least the next 18 months. This granular, forward-looking view allows both you and potential funders to understand your company's trajectory and capital needs with precision.
P&L statement components
Your P&L statement should break down revenue and expenses into these specific positions:
Revenue breakdown
- Recurring revenue (subscriptions, contracts, retainers)
- Non-recurring revenue (one-time sales, project fees)
Cost structure
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- Operating expenses (OpEx), with a detailed breakdown
- Depreciation (included within OpEx)
- Non-operating expenses, specifically interest payments and income taxes
This level of detail helps you and funders distinguish between your core business performance and one-time costs or revenue spikes.
Cash flow statement components
Beyond profitability, your business plan must demonstrate how cash moves through your business. Include these cash flow positions:
- Operating cash flow: Cash generated or consumed by your core business activities
- Investing cash flow: Capital expenditures, asset purchases, or sales
- Financing cash flow: Any financing activities, excluding re:cap financing (which should be tracked separately)
- Ending cash balance: Your projected cash position at the end of each month
This month-by-month cash flow projection is critical. Many growth companies fail due to cash flow problems, so demonstrating you understand when cash comes in and goes out shows financial maturity.
Why this structure matters
This specific structure provides the clarity needed to:
- Identify potential cash crunches before they become critical
- Distinguish between sustainable recurring revenue and one-time windfalls
- Understand the true operating performance of your business
- Make informed decisions about when and how much funding you need
When your business plan follows this framework, you're building a tool that helps you run your business more effectively.
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